The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecasted widespread thunderstorms and moderate rainfall across several parts of the country today, Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
In its daily weather outlook released on Tuesday, NiMet stated that northern states, including Taraba, Zamfara, Sokoto, Kebbi, Kaduna, and Bauchi, will experience morning thunderstorms and light to moderate rainfall. Other areas in the North will see a mix of sunshine and cloudy patches.
Later in the day, thunderstorms with moderate rainfall are expected to affect Adamawa, Taraba, Kaduna, Zamfara, Kebbi, Bauchi, Sokoto, and Gombe during the afternoon and evening.
In the central region, the morning will be mostly sunny with some cloud cover, transitioning into light to moderate rain in many areas by afternoon.
Southern states such as Ogun, Edo, Osun, Ondo, Imo, Abia, Enugu, Bayelsa, Lagos, Delta, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, and Rivers will start the day under cloudy skies with light rain, followed by moderate showers later in the day.
NiMet cautioned the public to stay vigilant as the weather conditions may lead to flash floods and localized disruptions caused by prolonged rainfall and thunderstorms.
